If an NFL defence is to be successful during a season, they need to restrict opposing offenses to very few points.
One of the ways to do this is to get to the quarterback when he is holding the ball and tackling him to force the offense further back on the field.
DAZN lists the league's best players when it comes to sacks in the 2023 NFL season.
Players with the most sacks in the 2023 NFL season
Rank | Player | Team | Sacks |
1 | T.J. Watt (LB) | Pittsburgh Steelers | 19.0 |
2 | Trey Hendrickson (DE) | Cincinnati Bengals | 17.5 |
2 | Josh Allen (LB) | Jacksonville Jaguars | 17.5 |
4 | Khalil Mack (LB) | LA Chargers | 17.0 |
5 | Danielle Hunter (LB) | Minnesota Vikings | 16.5 |
6 | Maxx Crosby (DE) | Las Vegas Raiders | 14.5 |
7 | Myles Garrett (DE) | Cleveland Browns | 14.0 |
7 | Micah Parsons (LB) | Dallas Cowboys | 14.0 |
9 | Justin Madubuike (DT) | Baltimore Ravens | 13.0 |
10 | Montez Sweat (DE) | Chicago Bears | 12.5 |
10 | Jonathan Greenard (DE) | Houston Texans | 12.5 |